An Airbnb Best!
Sirichan's Canal Home is an absolute oasis in the center of old Bangkok. We stayed for 6 days at the start of our Thailand holiday, and felt like family when we left. Super clean, friendly and comfortable; the canal house could be a wonderful short or long-term stay option.
We wanted to learn about Thai culture and Sirichan, Am and Bee were happy to open their hearts to us. From a shopping trip to the local wet market for ingredients, to hands-on cooking and suggestions for things to do and see, these ladies were tops! My husband mentioned he needed a haircut, and next we knew he was off to be the first American in the chair at the local barber - he looked great! Our lovely hostess, Ms. Sirichan, introduced our 16 yr old daughter to a family friend of the same age, the two girls had a great time and remain on-line pals.
My favorite part of our entire trip was waking up in this beautiful teak home with the sounds of tropical birds and roosters calling...and this in the center of Bangkok! During the middle of the day, the long-tail boats rip down the canal, and it is fun to just sit and watch all the activity. After a day touring the city, evenings on the balcony were relaxing, there were no mosquito. Bedrooms are air conditioned and the bathrooms were all newly remodeled, my daughter was happy to have WiFi.
The authentic Thonburi neighborhood is a multicultural mix with ancient Buddhist Temples, a Mosque, a Catholic Church, and a Chinese Temple. This isn't a tourist center, but we were always welcomed with an encouraging smile. The sky train is 7-10 min walk, taxi easily called to take you anywhere, and walking the sidewalks we felt perfectly comfortable. The local restaurants, had huge Thai menus and we enjoyed a few of our best dinners there (some English menus, or pictures available).